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Kayak & Canoe Tours & Rentals Near harpers ferry, WV

Choose from the widest variety of canoeing and kayaking specialty tours and rentals on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers near DC.

River and Trail Outfitters provides the widest variety of quality kayak & canoe rentals, and specialty kayaking & canoeing tours on the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers at Harpers Ferry. For novice kayaking and canoeing, the Potomac River offers a scenic mellow water trip featuring beautiful scenery and wildlife. A guided sunset kayak tour on the Potomac near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, allows kayakers to paddle the waves and Class I-II+ rapids in recreational kayaks. 

Our Water to Wine and Boat & Brew tours combine a mellow or beginner whitewater paddling trip with a unique tasting and tour of a local winery or brewery.

Other unique kayaking and canoeing rivers and streams, such as Antietam Creek, are available to groups renting ten or more boats.  Private lessons are also available for up to four people.

We have some great canoe and kayak tours picked out for you!

For assistance with booking call 301-834-9950

Kayaking & Canoeing Rentals & Tours in Tri-State Corner of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia

Paddle down the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers just one hour from Washington DC on the Maryland, Virginia & West Virginia border!

Dining Area

water to wine: kayak tour to Creek's Edge Winery

  • Kayak or canoe 6 miles on the mellow section of the Potomac River described as “one of the most beautiful stretches of navigable waterways in the mid-Atlantic.
  • Your choice of single kayak, tandem kayak, or canoe!
  • Enjoy a wine tasting at Creek’s Edge winery and a “melt in your mouth” specialty sandwich
  • Sundays: June 16th, September 8th
  • Custom trips available for groups of 10+!

boat and brew: kayak tour to Abolitionist Ale brewery

  • Kayak or canoe on the mellow, wilderness-surrounded stretch of the iconic Shenandoah River near Harpers Ferry
  • Your choice of single kayak, tandem kayak, or canoe!
  • Fully guided tour, see wildlife such as beavers, turtles, blue herons, eagles & more!
  • End trip with beverage of your choice at craft brewery and artisan pizza
  • Sundays: August 4th, October 27th
  • Custom trips available for groups of 10+!
Abolitionist Ale Tour Flight - River & Trail Outfitters
Brewery

boat and brew: kayak tour to Smoketown brewery

  • Kayak or canoe 6 miles on the mellow section of the Potomac River described as “one of the most beautiful stretches of navigable waterways in the mid-Atlantic.
  • Your choice of single kayak, tandem kayak, or canoe!
  • Fully guided tour, great scenery, birds and wildlife
  • Enjoy a refreshing flight of beer and yummy Italian appetizers at the awesome Smoketown Brewery
  • Sundays: June 9th, July 21st, August 18th, October 6th
  • Custom trips available for groups of 10+!

water to wine: kayak tour to Big Cork Winery

  • Kayak or canoe 5.5 miles on the beautiful Potomac River starting just downstream of Harpers Ferry.
  • Your choice of single kayak, tandem kayak, or canoe!
  • Fully guided tour with great scenery, birds, and wildlife.
  • End with a delectable wine tasting and gourmet cheese and baguette plate at Big Cork Vineyards
  • Sundays: June 23rd, July 28th, September 22nd, October 20th
  • Custom trips available for groups of 10+
Wine Tour
Dog friendly canoe rentals on the Shenandoah - River and Trail Outfitters

Kayak and Canoe rentals

  • Selection of quality single & tandem recreational kayaks, and tandem canoes.
  • Paddle the Potomac & Shenandoah Rivers, near Harpers Ferry, WV. 
  • Shuttles, all gear, and helpful tips for paddlers.
  • Multi day rentals also available for Shenandoah river camping trips.

sunset paddle: Wildlife & Waves

  • Spend your Saturday evening (5pm) kayaking on  mellow water  mixed with wavy rapid fun on the Potomac River!
  • Scenic beauty and evening wildlife
  • Guided tour at the perfect time of day
River Kayaking
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